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A study on selected physicochemical and functional properties of two newly formulated multigrain breads in comparison to selected commercially available multigrain breads and wheat bread.

Communications/abstract presentations
Nisangika S.A.G, Godakumbura P, Abeysekera W.K.S.M. and Premakumara G.A.S.
Abstracts - Department of Food Science & Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Pp.3.
Publication year: 2016

Nutritional composition, fatty acid profile and antioxidant activity of selected traditional rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties of Sri Lanka.

Communications/abstract presentations
Y Sutharsana, M.D.W.Samaranayake, W K S M Abeysekera and H M T Herath.
Proceedings of the 35th Annual Sessions. Institute of Biology. Sri Lanka. Pp. 55.
Publication year: 2015

Mineral composition of dried leaf powder of Moringa oleifera (Murunga).

Communications/abstract presentations
W. P. K. M Abeysekera, G. A. S Premakumara, P. Ranasinghe, W. K. S. M Abeysekera, P Fernando and U K D S S Gunasekara
KDU 8th International conference. Pp. 190.
Publication year: 2015

Enhanced physicochemical and bioactive properties of two newly formulated red rice noodles in comparison to selected commercially available rice and wheat noodles

Communications/abstract presentations
D.A.C.K. Dalukdeniya, R. S. Sabaragamuwa, K.V.T.Gunawardene, W.K.S.M. Abeysekera and G.A.S. Premakumara
Abstracts - Department of Food Science & Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Pp.2
Publication year: 2015

Efficacy of Microfiltration and thermal process technology of development of super health drinks.

Communications/abstract presentations
S.G. Walliwala, A.B.G.C.J. De Silva, P.N.R.J. Amunugoda, G.D.D.R. Jayasinghe, W.K.S.M. Abeysekera, T.M.D.A. Jayawardane, I.M. Fernando.
2nd Biennial Research Symposium, Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka. Pp. 10.
Publication year: 2015

Antioxidant properties of brans of twenty nine (Oryza sativa L.) varieties of Sri Lanka.

Communications/abstract presentations
W. K. S. M Abeysekera, U K D S S Gunasekara, G. A. S. Premakumara, P. Ranasinghe, and W. P. K. M Abeysekera
Proceedings of the 35th annual sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp. 51.
Publication year: 2015

Antioxidant activity of bran and endosperm derived protein hydrolysates of selected Sri Lankan traditional rice upon simulated gastric and pancreatic treatments

Communications/abstract presentations
K W N D Kiriella W K S M Abeysekera,G A S Premakumara and T Madhujith.
Proceedings of the 71st Annual Sessions. Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science (SLAAS). Pp. 125.
Publication year: 2015

A comparative study on antioxidant properties of selected whole grain cereals: A preliminary in vitro study.

Communications/abstract presentations
S.A.S Jayawardana, W. K. S. M Abeysekera, R. Sutharsana, P. Ranasinghe, W. P. K. M Abeysekera and G. A. S. Premakumara
Biannual Research Symposium, Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka. Pp. 1-2.
Publication year: 2015

Rice fortification with iron fumarate by spherication: A preliminary study

Communications/abstract presentations
N U Dharmaratne, W K S M Abeysekera, G A S Premakumara, H M T Herath, S Sotheeswaren, N Sivapragasm, D Thavarajah, P Thavarajah
Proceedings of the 70thAnnual Sessions, SLAAS, Sri Lanka. Pp. 115
Publication year: 2014

Resistant starch content of selected improved, old improved and traditional red and white rice varieties (Oryza sativa L.) of Sri Lanka.

Communications/abstract presentations
S A K James, W K S M Abeysekera, G A S Premakumara, S Sotheeswaren, N Sivapragasm, D Thavarajah, P Thavarajah
Proceedings of the 70th Annual Sessions, SLAAS, Sri Lanka. Pp. 17
Publication year: 2014

Nutritional composition of leaves of Moringa oleifera Lam. (Murunga).

Communications/abstract presentations
W P K M Abeysekera, G A S Premakumara, P Ranasinghe, W K S M Abeysekera, A P M L Abeysuriya, P Fernando and U K B S S Gunasekara
Proceedings of the 70th Annual Sessions, SLAAS, Sri Lanka. Pp. 136.
Publication year: 2014

Applicable non-thermal technologies to maintain quality of perishable juices

Communications/abstract presentations
P.N.R.J. Amunugoda, A.M.C.U. Binduhewa and W.K.S.M. Abeysekara
Proceedings of the 70th Annual Sessions, SLAAS, Sri Lanka. Pp. 18
Publication year: 2014

Antioxidant properties of peptide hydrolysates derived from selected traditional red rice varieties (Oryza sativa L) cultivated in Sri Lanka.

Communications/abstract presentations
K W N D Kiriella, T Madhujith and W K S M Abeysekera.
Proceedings of the Faculty of Agriculture Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Pp. 71.
Publication year: 2014

Physicochemical properties and in vitro starch digestion rate of selected Sri Lankan traditional rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties.

Communications/abstract presentations
Abeysekera, W.K.S.M., Premakumara, G.A.S., Ratnasooriya, W.D., & Chandrasekharan, N.V
Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Sessions. Institute of Biology. Sri Lanka. Pp. 66.
Publication year: 2013

Cytotoxic effects of some Sri Lankan traditional red rice (Oryza sativa L.) brans against human cervical cancer cell line

Communications/abstract presentations
W.K.S.M. Abeysekera,G.A.S. Premakumara, Ahsana Dar, M. Iqbal Choudhary, Muhammad Kashif, Mudassar, R. Ali, W.D. Ratnasooriya and N.V. Chandrasekharan.
Annual Research Symposium. University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 184
Publication year: 2013

Anti-inflammatory activities of brans of selected Sri Lankan traditional red rice (Oryza sativa L).

Communications/abstract presentations
W.K.S.M. Abeysekera, G.A.S. Premakumara, M. Ahmed Mesaik, M. Iqbal Choudhary, W. D. Ratnasooriya, , N.V. Chandrasekharan, A. Jabeen, & S. Soomro
Proceedings of the Young Scientists Forum Symposium, Sri Lanka, Pp. 1
Publication year: 2013

Anti-glycation, glycation reversing and anti-oxidant properties of Moringa Oleifera tea brew.

Communications/abstract presentations
Abeysekera, W.P.K.M., Ranasinghe, P., Premakumara, G.A.S. & Abeysekera, W.K.S.M.
Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Sessions. Institute of Biology. Sri Lanka. Pp. 67
Publication year: 2013

Isolation of soil bacteria for bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated sites in Sri Lanka.

Communications/abstract presentations
G.P.B.P. Premaratne, B.D.S.L. De Thissera, W.K.S.M. Abeysekara, R.M.A.M.S. Randeniya, S.G. Senaratne, N.V. Chandrasekharan.
Proceedings of the 68th Annual Sessions, SLAAS, Sri Lanka. Pp. 64.
Publication year: 2012

Cytotoxic effects of some Sri Lankan traditional red rice (Oryza sativa l.) brans against human lung cancer cell line.

Communications/abstract presentations
W.K.S.M. Abeysekera, G.A.S. Premakumara, Ahsana Dar, M. Iqbal Choudhary, Mudassar, R. Ali, W.D. Ratnasooriya and N.V. Chandrasekharan
International Conference on Chemical Sciences. Pp.22.
Publication year: 2012

α-Amylase inhibition and anti-hyperglycemic activity of brans of some Sri Lankan traditional red rice (Oryza sativa L.).

Communications/abstract presentations
W.K.S.M. Abeysekera, G.A.S. Premakumara, W.D. Ratnasooriya and N.V. Chandrasekharan
Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka. Pp. 7.
Publication year: 2011

Advanced glycation end products cross-links breaking capacity of Salacia reticulata L. (Kothala himbutu) root, stem, leaf and twig extracts

Communications/abstract presentations
G.A.S. Premakumara, W.K.S.M. Abeysekera, and P. Ranasinghe
Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka. Pp. 15.
Publication year: 2011

Novel neutraceutical properties of some Sri Lankan traditional rice: Inhibition of protein glycation and breaking of cross links of advanced glycation end products.

Communications/abstract presentations
Abeysekera, W.K.S.M., Premakumara, G.A.S., Ratnasooriya W.D. and Chandrasekharan, N.V.
University of Colombo. Sri Lanka. Pp. 113.
Publication year: 2010

In vitro potential of bran extracts of some varieties of Sri Lankan traditional rice on protein glycation inhibitory activity.

Communications/abstract presentations
W.K.S.M. Abeysekera, G.A.S. Premakumara, W.D. Ratnasooriya and N.V. Chandrasekharan
Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka. Pp. 7
Publication year: 2010

Development of trehalose rich transgenic Sri Lankan rice varieties to be used in the bakery industry.

Communications/abstract presentations
Tissera, B.D.S.L. De., Abeysekera, W.K.S.M., Ratnayake, R.M.L.K., Hettiarachchi, G.H.C.M., Ranasinghe, P., Senaratne, S.G. and Chandrasekharan, N.V.
Fifth Asian Biotechnology Conference. Pp. 57-58.
Publication year: 2010

Antiglycation activity of Salacia reticulata L. (Kothala himbutu) root, stem, leaf, twig and fruit extracts

Communications/abstract presentations
G.A.S. Premakumara, P. Ranasinghe, and W.K.S.M. Abeysekera
Proceedings of the 30th Annual Sessions. Institute of Biology. Sri Lanka. Pp.7
Publication year: 2010

α-amylase inhibitory activity of bran extracts of some cultivating varieties of Sri Lankan improved rice. A preliminary in vitro study

Communications/abstract presentations
W.K.S.M. Abeysekera, G.A.S. Premakumara, G.J. Haputhanthri, and A.P. Bentota
Proceedings of the 29th Annual Sessions. Institute of Biology. Sri Lanka. Pp. 25.
Publication year: 2009

α- amylase Inhibitory potential of bran extracts of some varieties of Sri Lankan traditional rice. A preliminary in vitro study

Communications/abstract presentations
Abeysekera, W.K.S.M., G.A.S. Premakumara, W.D. Ratnasooriya, and N.V. Chandrasekharan
Chemistry in Sri Lanka. Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. Vol .26. No. 2. Pp. 20-21.
Publication year: 2009

Enzymatic gravimetric determination of total, soluble and insoluble dietary fiber contents of some traditional and improved Sri Lankan rice varieties

Communications/abstract presentations
W.K.S.M. Abeysekera, H.P.P.S. Somasiri, G.A.S. Premakumara, A.P. Bentota, W.D. Rathnasooriya and N.V. Chandrasekaren
Scientific sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka. Pp. 6.
Publication year: 2009

Seasonal effects on cooking and eating quality traits of some improved Sri Lankan rice varieties.

Communications/abstract presentations
W.K.S.M. Abeysekera, H.P.P.S. Somasiri, G.A.S. Premakumara, A.P. Bentota, and D. Rajapakse
Proceedings of the 64th Annual Sessions. Sri Lanka Association for Advancement of Science. Pp. 295
Publication year: 2008

Amylose content of some Sri Lankan rice varieties grown in Yala and Maha seasons

Communications/abstract presentations
W.K.S.M. Abeysekera, H.P.P.S. Somasiri, G.A.S. Premakumara, A.P. Bentota, D. Rajapakse, and N. Ediriweera
Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. Vol .25. No. 2. Pp. 19-20.
Publication year: 2008